Artificial Intelligence; state agencies required to perform quarterly AI-assisted review of rules

HB 524 requires all Alabama state agencies to conduct quarterly, AI-assisted reviews of every rule and guidance document they manage. It mandates agencies to acquire or develop advanced AI systems that analyze rules for conflicts with laws, duplication, excessive costs, lack of plain language, and unnecessary burdens. Agencies must have staff with subject-matter expertise review and approve all AI recommendations before any rule changes - no rule can be amended solely based on AI analysis. Agencies must also publish annual reports detailing review results, cost savings, and changes made, starting in 2027. This bill directly affects all state agencies by requiring systematic, AI-supported rule updates and transparency.